Essays about: "Evelin Nyberg"

Found 2 essays containing the words Evelin Nyberg.

1. 1. The (non)democratic superhero? : A study of the reproduction of democratic society in character narratives in superhero films.

   University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

   Author : Evelin Nyberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Democracy; Popular culture; Superhero; Agency; Structuration;

   Abstract : This study uses political philosophy to understand how democracy is communicated as transmutating or transitioning in superhero narratives. The study combines a conflict-based conceptualisation of democracy with Anthony Giddens’ structuration theory to discuss the characters’ actions in relation to their respective society. READ MORE

3. 2. Leadership, assembled : A narrative analysis of the construction of leadership in relation to democracy in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

   Author : Evelin Nyberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Leadership; Democracy; Film; Superheroes; The United States; Popular culture; Democratic culture;

   Abstract : Superhero film is currently a popular form of entertainment, which during recent years has become political in its content. While research has previously shown that the superhero narrative carries messages of ideology and social issues, little is known of how the film genre communicates regarding leadership. READ MORE